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Watermelon, Moon & Stars (Yellow) Organic

Catalog #0968A

5845

(Citrullus lanatus) Introduced by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
in 1987. Foliage and fruits are spotted with yellow,
just like the original Van Doren strain, but flesh
is yellow and seeds are white. Sweet fruits up to
24" long and 16 pounds in weight. Shows some
tolerance to disease and drought. 95 days.

DIRECT SEED
1/2" Deep

SEEDS TO HILL
6-8 Seeds

THIN
To 3-4 Plants

LIGHT
Full Sun

Green Thumb TipSow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after
danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will
germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors
4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love
heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils.

(Please note:
bulk orders will be sent with a "fruit blotch" statement of waiver)

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